Deuteronomy 34:11

Authorized King James Version

In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
הָ֨אֹתֹ֜ת
In all the signs
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
#3
וְהַמּֽוֹפְתִ֗ים
and the wonders
a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
#4
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
שְׁלָחוֹ֙
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#6
יְהוָ֔ה
which the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת
him to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#8
אַרְצֽוֹ׃
and to all his land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#9
מִצְרָ֑יִם
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#10
לְפַרְעֹ֥ה
to Pharaoh
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
#11
וּלְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
עֲבָדָ֖יו
and to all his servants
a servant
#13
וּלְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
אַרְצֽוֹ׃
and to all his land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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